Kids’ Survival Skills (Ashland City)

HOST: Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation

WHEN: Tuesday, October 14th 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory Boulevard
Ashland City, Tennessee 37015

WHAT: Participants will be introduced to skills necessary for successful, and safe excursions outdoors in this hands-on class. We will be outside the entire time so dress for the weather! Parents are required to stay for the duration of the event.
Leader: Krista Allen, Outdoor Nashville
Age level: Ages 8 and up

AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Senior Citizens

COST: Free

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Sun Printing on a Fall Day (Ashland City)

HOST: Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation

WHEN: Saturday, October 11th 2025, 11:00am-1:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory Boulevard
Ashland City, Tennessee 37015

WHAT: Meet us in front of the Nature Center to cast fall shadows on cyanotype paper using the power of the Sun.
Led by the Nature Center Staff

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: Free

WEBSITE:

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Witches and Wizards Potions Workshop (Nashville)

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HOST: Little Art House

WHEN: Wednesday, October 22nd 2025, 9:30am-10:15am (1-4yrs and 3-5yrs classes)
Friday, October 24th 2025, 9:30am-10:15am (3-6yr and K-3rd)
Sunday, October 26th 2025, 9:30am-10:15am

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 2106B Acklen Ave Nashville TN 37212

WHAT: Unleash your inner alchemist at our Witches and Wizards Potions Workshop! Perfect for young sorceresses and magic makers, this unique event promises a mystical blend of calm and creativity. We'll start with a calming mindful moment to focus our magical energy, before diving into a captivating book reading that sparks the imagination. The highlight of our workshop is, of course, creating incredible, bubbling potions using a dazzling array of special, wondrous ingredients that you'll get to bring home and cherish! Prepare for a spellbinding journey into the world of creativity and magic.
Pre-registration is required

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families

COST: $25
Pre-registration is required

WEBSITE: https://www.littlearthousestudios.com

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Workshop: Accelerate with Chinese YoYo! Sum up with Abacus! (Nashville)

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HOST: Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville

WHEN: Saturday, October 11th 2025, 10:00am-11:00am
Friday. October 17th 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
1900 Davidson St, Nashville TN 37206

WHAT: This workshop shows children how to add using a Chinese abacus as well as more advanced calculations from physics like speed, acceleration, motion, and balance. That abacus provides hands-on experience and a way to make calculations easier. We use Chinese yo-yo to help students see these concepts in action. The Chinese yo-yo is a Chinese children's game that has evolved into a performing arts form.
Pre-registration is required: https://www.chineseartsalliance.org/events-1/2025/10/11/accelerate-with-chinese-yoyo-sum-up-with-abacus

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families

COST: Free; pre-registration is required

WEBSITE: www.ChineseArtsAlliance.org

Fossils at the Fort (Nashville)

HOST: Fort Negley Park

WHEN: Saturday, October 25th 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville TN 37203

WHAT: Fossils at the Fort is an exploration of Middle Tennessee's limestone landscapes, how they got that way, and the 400-million-year-old marine life fossils found here. Visitors can participate in hands-on activities and also dig for fossils to take home.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens

COST: Free

WEBSITE: fortnegley.nashville.gov

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Explore the Arts at Frist Art Museum (Nashville)

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HOST: Frist Art Museum

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday, October 11th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday, October 12th 2025, 1:00pm-5:30pm
Monday, October 13th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Thursday, October 16th 2025, 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday, October 17th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday, October 18th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday, October 19th 2025, 1:00pm-5:30pm
Monday, October 20th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday, October 24th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday, October 25th 2025, 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday, October 26th 2025, 1:00pm-5:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37205

WHAT: Visit the Frist Art Museum and explore the award-winning Martin ArtQuest®. This inclusive and interactive art-making space is for guests of all ages where they can be creative with activities that delight and inspire. ArtQuest's accessible art-making stations offer you an opportunity to draw, animate, make prints, paint, and more—and discover your unique talents and celebrate your creative energy, and just have fun!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families

COST: Adults: $20; Children 18 years of age and younger: Free

WEBSITE: FristArtMuseum.org

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To the Moon and Back - Artemis 2 (Springfield)

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HOST: Gateway STEM Center

WHEN: Friday, October 24th 2025, 10:00am-7:00pm
Saturday, October 25th 2025, 10:00am-7:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 4917 Highway 41N, Springfield TN 37172

WHAT: Two days of events focused on NASA’s upcoming Artemis 2 mission to the Moon. Explore a mockup of part of the Orion capsule donated by NASA. Investigate what it takes to survive in space and return safely through a variety of hands on activities, including an egg drop.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: $7/person, ages 3 and under are free.
Preregistration is required. Register at https://www.gatewaystemcenter.com/shows, no deadline to register

WEBSITE: www.gatewaystemcenter.org

Scopes at 100: What does history tell us about science and religion? (Murfreesboro)

HOST: Middle Tennessee State University

WHEN: Thursday, October 16th 2025, 6:00-7:30pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 422 Old Main Circle, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
MTSU Wiser-Patten Science Hall, Room 102

WHAT: This public lecture at MTSU is sponsored the Distinguished Lecture Fund, the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, the Nashville Section of the American Chemical Society and the Tennessee Academy of Science. Nicholas Spencer is Senior Fellow at the Theos Think Tank in London, England. He is the author of a number of books including Darwin and God and most recently Magisteria: The Entangled Histories of Science and Religion.

AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Senior Citizens

COST: Free and open to the public

WEBSITE: mtsu.edu

Watch the recording here! (Password: 9uwX@t^B)

TRCreator Lab: Build a Bot, From Zero to Hero (Murfreesboro)

HOST: Tennessee Robotics Center (TRC)

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm

REGION: Middle

WHERE: 2231 NW Broad St, Ste D Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Go Around Back)

WHAT: Join us for an electrifying day of innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning labs at our STEAM Festival: Build a Bot, From Zero to Hero! Whether you're a curious beginner or a budding robotics engineer, this event is your launchpad into the world of robotics and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

🔧 What to Expect:
Bot-Building labs: Learn the basics of robotic systems and build your own bot from scratch—no experience needed! (Age appropriate robotics activities)
Tech Demos & Exhibits: Explore cutting-edge tech and creative robotics projects from our students
STEAM Stations: Dive into interactive and artistic activities that blend science, art, and engineering.
Mini Challenges & Prizes: Test your bot in fun competitions and win cool prizes!

Come build, learn, and be inspired as we take you from Zero to Hero in the world of robots. Let’s spark curiosity, fuel creativity, and celebrate the power of STEAM together!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs
🎯 Who Should Attend?
Students (Grades K–12)
Educators & Parents
Hobbyists & Tinkerers
Anyone curious about robotics and STEAM!

COST: $35/hr to attend a TRCreator workshop: Time slots are 9:30-11:00, 11:30-1:00, and 1:30-3:00. Participants can also purchase from our selection of TRCreator Kits, robots, tools, and other educational products from our GearShop. We will also have T-shirts and other TRC gear for sale for visitors to purchase to support the program.
Register and pay for a time slot on our website: www.tennesseeroboticscenter.com

WEBSITE: https://www.TennesseeRoboticsCenter.com

UoM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium Special Event: TN STEAM Festival: Cosmic Dawn Screening (Jackson)

HOST: University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: West

WHERE: 299 Maple Street Jackson TN 38301

WHAT: Join us at the University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium for a very special event for the TN STEAM Festival: a screening of the new NASA documentary, Cosmic Dawn on Saturday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. See the story of the incredible James Webb Space Telescope from the very beginning and get to know the people who made it happen

UofM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Facebook Online Events Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2737213013238000

No entrance fee, free parking in Hyde lot (across the street from the Planetarium). Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. For safety reasons, no seating once IN USE lights are on, and no food or drink in the auditorium. For more information, call 731.425.7368 or email planetarium@memphis.edu.

AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens

COST: FREE

WEBSITE: https://www.memphis.edu/lambuth/newsevents/index.php?_ga=2.89197147.1581343461.1753285912-1075583952.1753285912

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FALLing for STEAM (Knoxville)

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HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 10th - Friday, October 17th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 516 N. Beaman St. Knoxville TN 37914

WHAT: This Autumn, we're FALLing for STEAM at Muse Knoxville! Enjoy quintessential Fall-time table top STEAM activities and weekly programming takeover with us!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs

COST: Included with admission

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

Muse Robotics Festival (Knoxville)

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 516 N. Beaman St. Knoxville TN 37914

WHAT: Join us for our Robotics Festival and discover what the future of robotics has in store for young minds! All day, you'll have the opportunity to interact with local area organizations as they educate kiddos on the different areas of STEAM using robots!

AUDIENCE: Children, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs

COST: Included with admission

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

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Ripley's STEAM Activities at Wears Valley (Sevierville)

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HOST: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

WHEN: Friday, October 17th 2025, 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday, October 19th 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 3179 Wears Valley Road Sevierville TN 37862

WHAT: Join the education staff from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies at Wears Valley Fall Fest in the kids area for interactive STEAM activities and to learn more about programs offered at the aquarium!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs

COST: FREE with festival admission

WEBSITE: https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies

Spooky STEAM Hour at Smyrna Public Library (Smyrna)

HOST: Smyrna Public Library

WHEN: Friday, October 17th 2025, 10:00am-11:00am

REGION: Middle

WHERE: 400 Enon Springs Rd W Smyrna TN 37167

WHAT: Join us for an hour of Halloween-themed activities focused on STEAM! Halloween Coding bracelets, Spooky Tower Building, DIY Bat Launcher (catapult building), and even more!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: Free

WEBSITE: rclstn.org

STEAM at the Stadium (Knoxville)

HOST: Muse Knoxville

WHEN: Friday, October 10th 2025, 3:00pm-5:30pm

REGION: East

WHERE: 500 E Jackson Ave. Knoxville TN 37915

WHAT: Join us for an unforgettable evening of science, STEAM, and soccer as Muse Knoxville partners with One Knox SC for a special STEAM Night at Covenant Health Park!

Students from any county or homeschool group can participate in an Engineering Design Challenge to design a brand-new soccer stadium using any medium—think Minecraft, Popsicle sticks, Legos, and more!

For more information visit www.themuseknoxville.org

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: Free
One Knox Soccer Game to follow. Tickets available to purchase online.

WEBSITE: www.themuseknoxville.org

NWS Memphis Office Tour (Memphis)

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HOST: National Weather Service - Memphis, TN

WHEN: Saturday, October 18th 2025, 5:00pm-6:00pm and 7:00pm-8:00pm

REGION: West

WHERE: 7777 Walnut Grove Rd Suite #1 Memphis TN 38120

WHAT: Calling all weather enthusiasts! Ever wanted to get to know your local National Weather Service Office? Here's your chance! Come visit the National Weather Service in Memphis, TN for a presentation about the office and an office tour of the operations area.

The event will be capped at 30 people. Registration is required and can be accessed through this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_fc9-LQCN6_sZQlVGOHcAAb_TvZvh4BE5kx8oPUI4kfNfCA/viewform You will receive a confirmation email at least one week in advance confirming your time selection.

While this event is meant for individuals and families, we strongly discourage children under the age of 6 as they can be disruptive to the entire tour group and will not get as much out of the experience.

AUDIENCE: Youth/Teens, Adults, Families

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.weather.gov/meg/

Fall into STEAM at Vanderbilt University Peabody Library! (Nashville)

HOST: Vanderbilt's Peabody Library

WHEN: Saturday, October 25th 2025, 11:00am-2:00pm

REGION: Middle

WHERE: 1210 21st Ave. S. Nashville TN 37203

WHAT: Fall into STEAM! is a hands-on, autumn-themed event where children ages 3+ explore science, engineering, and coding through playful stations with scarecrows, pumpkins, ramps, and robots. All resources—including STEM Bins® and Botley® 2.0—are part of the Peabody Library’s collection and support creative, inclusive early learning.

Registration is open for Fall into STEAM at Peabody Library. We would like a head count in order to accommodate all guests and families. Registration will be open until Oct. 10, 2025. You can pre-register using the following link https://bit.ly/FallSTEAMpeabodylibrary

Once you pre-register, more details will follow via email regarding the day of the event.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Children/Youth with Special Needs

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/peabody/

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44th Annual NAIA Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow (Nashville)

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HOST: Native American Indian Association of Tennessee

WHEN: Friday, October 17th 2025, 9:00am-10:00pm Saturday, October 18th 2025, 9:00am-10:00pm Sunday, October 19th 2025, 9:00am-10:00pm

REGION: Middle

WHERE: Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike Nashville TN 37076

WHAT: Our Pow Wow serves to advance social change and growth with the surrounding communities through the sharing of diverse traditional Native American Indian artisans' works and their stories, educating visitors and younger generations, as well as advocating for the cultural revitalization of Native American Indians in Tennessee. An event such as the Pow Wow establishes and develops connections between the Native American Indians and the surrounding communities; connections that will expand and develop understandings for mutual benefit. There are are engaging enrichment activities for everyone which include inter-tribal traditional dancers, a hoop dancer, two drum groups, teepee and encampment, storytelling with demonstrations, with arts and crafts and food vendors.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: CASH ONLY at the gate; $8.00/adult; $4.00 senior citizen and children 6-12; free for children 5 and under and persons with disabilities.

WEBSITE: naiatn.org

Experience Music: Listen, Play, and Learn! (Murfreesboro)

HOST: Dow Street Community Music School

WHEN: Sunday, October 26th 2025, 2:00pm-5:00pm

REGION: Middle

WHERE: 1272 Dow Street, Murfreesboro TN 37130

WHAT: Music brings people together - it enhances our lives, and allows us to blossom. 
Come visit Dow Street Community Music School and hear live performances and demonstrations by our teachers, participate in hands-on activities involving the physics and production of sound, and try out an instrument with the help of our staff. We have all kinds of instruments to try, including strings, piano, percussion, and more! We welcome all ages!

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth/Teens, Adults, Families, Senior Citizens, Children/Youth with Special Needs, Adults with Special Needs

COST: Free

WEBSITE: dowstreetmusic.org